Tag: Food and Water Watch

  • First of several public hearings held on Edison’s proposed ‘robust’ new public-private partnership with Suez

    First of several public hearings held on Edison’s proposed ‘robust’ new public-private partnership with Suez

    EDISON – Edison’s water and sewer infrastructure has not been upgraded in 60 to 70 years and needs to be replaced. That is what is known. What is not known is if the proposed $811.3 million new public-private partnership with Suez North America, a Paramus-based water and wastewater company, is the right fit for the…

  • Food and Water Watch members raise concerns of Edison water and sewer proposal with Suez

    EDISON – Risks of rate increases, hidden surcharges, broken promises and lack of control are some of the concerns raised by Food and Water Watch as they presented their concerns ahead of a public hearing on the proposed $811.3 million new public-private partnership with Suez North America. Junior Romero, central New Jersey organizer for Food…

  • Keyport environmental groups hold information event

    Keyport environmental groups hold information event

    KEYPORT —Armed with powerpoint slides, intervention letters and refreshments, the NY/NJ Baykeeper and Food and Water Watch served as the host to a public information meeting to inform locals about the impact the proposed Williams Transco Pipeline will have on Raritan Bay. The Williams Transco Pipeline is also known as the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project,…

  • Old Bridge politicians need to act on pipeline

    Old Bridge politicians need to act on pipeline

    After two Township Council meetings, constituent calls to the council president and mayor of Old Bridge, more than 1,000 concerned residents and Middlesex County signing up to intervene with FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) entrusted with regulating the proposed Williams Transco fracked natural gas pipeline, township officials have yet to take action in opposing this dangerous project that…